Sr Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Summary:

The Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner proactively provides consultative talent acquisition services which include:

• Establishing effective work relationships with internal (e.g., HRBPs (Human Resources Business Partner), hiring managers, and leaders) and external partners (e.g., staffing/agency partners, social media platform vendors, networking partners).
• Implementing talent acquisition program initiatives in support of PowerSecure’s organizational talent acquisition goals and objectives.

In conjunction with the VP of Human Resources and their assigned organization(s), Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for implementing talent acquisition programs, tools, systems, brand identity, and processes that drive a sustainable pipeline of qualified talent.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or other pertinent discipline is preferred; a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of experience in high volume and technical recruitment required.
• Utilization with applicant tracking system, UKG a plus.
• Possesses a high level of proficiency using multiple prospecting, and lead generation techniques to intentionally capture a specific skillset.
• Strong customer focus and effective use of a consultative approach with internal clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to execute effective and compliant recruiting strategies such as candidate management, and inclusive sourcing.
• Executes talent strategies based on deep understanding of business needs aligned with understanding of the candidate marketplace (both internal and external) 
• Manages candidate expectations and engage talent throughout the hiring process
• Ability to generate a high volume and high-quality candidate pipeline under very tight timelines.
• Communicates appropriately, proactively, and consistently with Hiring Managers,
• HR Business Partners, other HR teammates, across departments, external contacts, and candidates to ensure a positive partner and candidate experience.
• Manages relationships with retained search/ firms or agency partners.
• Manages the end-to-end recruitment process, including identifying selection criteria, sourcing and screening applicants, and interviewing candidates in conjunction with the hiring manager.
• Utilizes UKG (applicant tracking system) to post positions, manage candidates, develop reports, and maintain all recruitment data.
• Implements best practices to attract and recruit diverse talent including use of technology, social media, community outreach, military, educational, professional organizations, referral networks and outplacement agencies.
• Tracks, measures, and manages sourcing channels for assigned requisition load to provide workforce planning data to assigned organization(s) and VP, HR
• Ensures compliance and reporting for all federal and state specific hiring practices.
• Recommends process improvement opportunities based on experiences with assigned internal business units. (e.g., what works and what does not work)
• Communicates with interview panels to ensure preparedness during the interview process and partners with hiring managers to identify competency questions for interview consistency and quality.
• Provide training and coaching to hiring managers about the comprehensive recruiting process—helping to instill a culture of hiring.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations.
• Travel (including occasional overnight travel) will be required based on business demands.
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds to transport any supplies or equipment needed for external career networking events.
• This position will require extended periods in an office environment viewing a computer screen.
• Other environmental concerns include a manufacturing space containing slip, pinch, pull, fall, and noise considerations.

About Us:

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

•       Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

•       Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan

•       Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)

•       Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account

•       Wellness Incentive Programs

•       Employee Referral Program

•       Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.